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AKANINYENE JOSEPH
NPI 1952358061
Internal Medicine in Lillington, NC

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
215 BRIGHTWATER DR, LILLINGTON, NC 27546(910) 892-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2026, Mar 24, 2026, Feb 12, 2019 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2018).

About Akaninyene Joseph NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AKANINYENE JOSEPH (NPI 1952358061) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lillington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200401290) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952358061
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameAKANINYENE JOSEPH
Location Address215 BRIGHTWATER DRLillington, NC 27546-5156
Mailing Address500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352-5501
Phone(910) 892-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 202611 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1952358061 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200401290
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
215 BRIGHTWATER DR, Lillington, NC 27546
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1800 Tilghman DrDunn, NC 28334-5510 · Phone (910) 892-7161
Location 2500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352-5501 · Phone (910) 291-6904

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Akaninyene Joseph is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9537120381
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260129000090
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Akaninyene Joseph reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fhpg, LLC
4.3 mi
Family Medicine
701 S MAIN ST
Lillington, NC 27546
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 333 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760329486 (910) 984-1152
Cumberland County Hospital System Inc
12 mi
Internal Medicine
518 E H ST
Erwin, NC 28339
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 906 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245745587 (910) 897-5591
Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc.
22 mi
Physical Therapy
2925 BEECHTREE DR STE 145
Sanford, NC 27330
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245670298 (919) 774-1595
American Current Care Of North Carolina PC
31 mi
Urgent Care
4104 SURLES COURT, SUITE 11
Durham, NC 27703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043534415 (919) 941-1911
Sampson Regional Hospitalists, LLC
40 mi
Hospitalist
607 BEAMAN ST
Clinton, NC 28328
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902126444 (910) 590-8729
Vidant Medical Group LLC
70 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
701 DOCTORS DR STE N
Kinston, NC 28501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,653 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376049619 (252) 559-2200
American Current Care PA
1,044 mi
Urgent Care
5080 SPECTRUM DRIVE, SUITE 1200 WEST TOWER
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962680454 (972) 364-8083

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27546 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$19.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$106.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SIAM SHABBIR DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 892-1000
BHUMI PATAK MD
Internal Medicine
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 892-1000
KISHAN RAMESH DARJI
Internal Medicine
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 892-1000
DAVID FEIST D.O.
Internal Medicine
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 892-1000
ZULAIKHA GHANI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 892-1000
DR. AMNA AMJAD MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 766-7711
JESSICA ANN ABDIOU DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 892-1000
PAUL JAKINOVICH D.O
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
215 BRIGHTWATER DR
LILLINGTON, NC 27546
Harnett County (910) 892-1000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Akaninyene Joseph's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akaninyene Joseph is 1952358061. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006.

Where is Akaninyene Joseph located?

Akaninyene Joseph practices at 215 Brightwater Dr, Lillington, NC 27546. The listed phone number is (910) 892-1000.

What is Akaninyene Joseph's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Akaninyene Joseph enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akaninyene Joseph is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Akaninyene Joseph's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akaninyene Joseph reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Fhpg, LLC (Lillington, NC), Cumberland County Hospital System Inc (Erwin, NC), Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc. (Sanford, NC), American Current Care Of North Carolina PC (Durham, NC), Sampson Regional Hospitalists, LLC (Clinton, NC) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Akaninyene Joseph's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Akaninyene Joseph accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Akaninyene Joseph as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akaninyene Joseph was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.